London — With six months to go until the presidential election, America’s NATO allies are planning to boost their defense spending ahead of the potential disruption of a second Donald Trump presidency. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is preparing a funding plan to try to insulate the 75-year-old military partnership from any changing political realities that might affect the alliance, …
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27 May
How facial recognition technology is transforming travel efficiency and security
Technology is transforming how travelers pass through airports as biometrics, including facial recognition, are becoming more common. Advocates say it will lead to improved security and faster processing times. “It’s the future because it’s so much more effective than a manual comparison. This is better for security,” TSA administrator David Pekoske told “CBS Mornings.” “It will be better for efficiency.” …
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27 May
Chinese and Japanese communities have experienced struggle, strife and success in Colorado
The last spike was driven into the first continuous transcontinental railroad in Comanche Crossing about 40 miles east of Denver. It’s just one of many contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to our country’s and state’s history, infrastructure and culture. However, those contributions have often been overlooked or forgotten, so CBS News Colorado is shining a light on …
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27 May
Trump responds to special counsels effort to limit his remarks about FBI in documents case
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump on Monday evening pushed back against special counsel Jack Smith’s request Friday that a federal judge in Florida modify Trump’s conditions of release in the probe into Trump’s handling of classified documents. Federal prosecutors have asked U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who is overseeing the documents case, to modify the condition of Trump’s release …
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27 May
Texas Tony Gonzales tries to fight off YouTube personality in runoff election where "anything can happen"
The Texas Republican Party gathered in San Antonio for its annual convention this weekend, but GOPRep. Tony Gonzales, who represents part of San Antonio and lives there, was ambivalent about attending. That’s not entirely surprising — one of the featured speakers was Rep. Matt Gaetz, who endorsed Gonzales’ opponent, Brandon Herrera, in Tuesday’s GOP primary runoff in the 23rd District. …
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27 May
Whats open and closed for Memorial Day? See which stores and restaurants are operating today.
With Memorial Day finally here, Americans from coast to coast are gearing up to celebrating the holiday with family and friends, or perhaps quietly solo. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or attending one, you may find yourself in need of a last-minute run to the grocery store before the grilling begins. Those without plans may want to partake in some …
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27 May
Elon Musks xAI says it raised $6 billion to develop artificial intelligence
A group of investors will put up $6 billion to fund development of artificial intelligence by Elon Musk’s xAI. The company said on its website Sunday that the Series B funding round will be used to take xAI’s first products to market and speed up research. xAI said it has made “significant strides” during the past year in developing the …
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27 May
Retailers roll out summer deals for inflation-weary consumers. Heres where.
Americans who spend Memorial Day scouting sales online and in stores may find more reasons to celebrate the return of warmer weather. Major retailers are stepping up discounts heading into the summer months, hoping to entice inflation-weary shoppers into opening their wallets. Target, Walmart and other chains have rolled out price cuts — some permanent, others temporary — with the …
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27 May
Has your home value risen? Heres why you may no longer need to pay PMI
You can get a mortgage with a small down payment (or sometimes none at all), but most mortgage lenders would prefer you to put at least 20% down. If you don’t, they’ll likely charge you for private mortgage insurance (PMI). Paying PMI means a larger monthly mortgage payment and typically amounts to about $30 to $70 more per month for …
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27 May
How much should you spend on long-term care insurance? What experts say
The high cost of long-term care can significantly impact seniors’ finances at a time when many older Americans can least afford it. According to Genworth’s 2023 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost for a private room in a nursing home is $116,800, representing a 4.9% increase over 2022 costs. While getting assistance from a home health aid is substantially …
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